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  1. Cover
  2. FIND THEM DEAD
  3. Dedication page
  4. Maps
  5. 1
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  22. FOUR MONTHS LATER
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  117. GLOSSARY
  118. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
  119. NOW A MAJOR ITV SERIES
  120. I FOLLOW YOU
  121. 1
  122. 2
  123. 3
  124. 4
  125. 5
  126. 6
  127. DISCOVER THE ROY GRACE BOOKS
  128. FIND THEM DEAD
  129. The Detective Superintendent Roy Grace books in order
  130. Also by Peter James

‘But I do have a little bit of good news for you,’ she went on. ‘It has been approved that you will be receiving the Queen’s Gallantry Medal for your actions when rescuing the drowning hostage on your recent kidnap case, Operation Replay.’

The award was one of the highest honours a police officer could receive. Under any normal circumstances he would have been elated. But at this moment, it felt like he had been handed a tarnished trophy that no one had bothered to polish. ‘Thank you, ma’am,’ he said, trying to sound as enthusiastic as he could.

‘I thought you’d also be pleased to hear that we are ready for the delayed award to be presented to your late colleague, DS Bella Moy. I know how much you valued and respected her, and just how upset you were by her death – just as we all were.’

‘I’m very pleased to hear that, ma’am. And I think DS Potting will be very grateful for this recognition.’

‘They were engaged to be married, weren’t they?’

‘Yes. I had been so happy for them both.’

‘Well, I’m very pleased to tell you the decision’s been made that both medals will be awarded at a ceremony in London, where they will be presented by HRH the Prince of Wales accompanied by HRH the Duchess of Cornwall – the date will be advised.’

‘Thank you, ma’am, it is very gratifying news.’

‘Perhaps DS Potting may wish to accept the medal on DS Moy’s behalf. Does she have any other close relatives?’

‘Her mother. I know she’s not been in good health, but I’m sure she will want to accompany Norman.’

‘Will you make the approaches?’

‘I will, ma’am. And thank you.’

As soon as the call ended, Grace sat, staring at his phone, all joy about the medal eclipsed by his fury at Pewe. That lying shit, he thought. His first reaction, which he reined in, was to call him and shout at him.

Then he thought, What the hell am I doing sitting in my office at 8 p.m. working for a boss who is a total wanker and a liar?

He left everything as it was, stormed out, slamming the door behind him and went down to the car park. As he fired up the Alfa’s engine, he had just one angry thought.

I will get even with you, Cassian. I promise you.

84

Thursday 23 May

Richard Jupp, robed and regal, entered as normal, carrying his laptop and several folders, and took his commanding position in his chair. The jury filed in and took their seats. The judge peered at the jury, as if counting and checking they were all present and correct, then addressed the defence counsel below him in the well of the court. ‘Please proceed.’

Primrose Brown stood up. ‘I call my first witness, the defendant, Terence Gready.’